As an examle I have some trim that runs vertical and then cuts over at a 38 degree angle. So in this example I have two pieces of trim. I want to cut the end of the trim with an angled cut so it matches with the other going off at an angle. How can I calculate the interect point, or do I just overlap one over the other a scribe them. I hope this makes sense?
Thanks, Dennis
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38 degrees, divided by two, equals, 19 degrees. Cut both at that and you have an idea, of how to ajust. Smidge it a this away or that away...with a block plane or a sanding block.
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Yes, you can overlap them and scribe. Say you overlap the "angled" pieceof trim overtop of the vertical. Hold the angled piece in place and make a tic mark on the outside edges where this piece crosses over the vertical piece. You will have 2 tic marks total...one on the top edge of the angled piece and another on the opposite (bottom) edge.
Extend these marks up to the face of the board and then draw the line across the face connecting both marks...this is you cutline... Set your miter saw at this cut angle and then cut both pieces.
Davo
Same method only I lay a scrap piece on each side, mark the top so they intersect,connect the intersections, lay a "T" bevel and copy the angle, take the bevel to the saw and away you go. Or buy the Bosch digital angle finder.
Note that, by laying the pieces on top of one another and marking where the edges coincide you're effectively calculating the 1/2 angle described in the second post. Both produce the same result for two pieces of equal width. It's probably good to know both, since which is more convenient/accurate will depend on the situation.Of course, it gets a lot messier if the pieces aren't laying flat but angled relative to the plane, like with crown molding or a window sill. Then you either prop them up at the appropriate angle while measuring/cutting or consult the books.
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